Mendenhall Glacier Explorer

OVERVIEW

Discover Juneau’s scenic natural beauty by driving around the downtown waterfront and visiting Mendenhall Glacier, an ever-changing river of ice just outside of town. While traveling along the bustling waterfront, you can expect to see one historical building after another, some dating to the late 1890s, before Juneau was even incorporated. A short drive will bring you to the Mendenhall Glacier Recreation Area, where you can stretch your legs and snap photos of the ancient glacier from various angles. Photo Point offers the closest view of the glacier. You might also venture out on the trail system for a first-hand look at this relatively new ecosystem that was once covered by ice. Later, at the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center, you may browse the exhibits, watch a short film, and enjoy more panoramic views of the glacier and surrounding ice field.

HIGHLIGHTS

• • Explore Juneau’s waterfront, the city’s most vibrant district.
• • Behold Mendenhall Glacier, one of North America’s most accessible glaciers.
• • Browse exhibits and watch videos describing the glacier in the visitor center.
• • Shoot photos of the glacier from several viewpoints, all spectacular.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.